The Rocky Top crew works exclusively on 70 miles of the A.T. through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park following the ridge crest from Davenport Gap to Fontana Dam. The crew is sponsored jointly by the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club, the National Park Service, and ATC.

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Greybeard heads for the PCT

Carl Goodman is not only a ridgerunner in the Smoky Mountains but also an annual volunteer at Rocky top and a great trail builder. Below is a press release regarding his upcoming PCT hike. If you would like the full press release just email wishfulthnkr@hotmail.com.

Way to go Carl!!!! Happy Trails :)


Monday, February 4, 2008

Take Time to Stop and Smell the Flowers

At Rocky Top a lot of trail work gets done... the smokies make that even more rewarding with their beauty. There always has to be some time to stop and smell the flowers.....

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

If my calender is right, It's only January!?!



Rumor has it that Rocky Top is already filling up for this fall!! Lots of volunteers must be as jazzed about the upcoming season as I am! SO..If you are hoping to come to Rocky Top in 2008, act soon to secure a crew spot!


Thursday, January 10, 2008

More Recent History....


A few fun pics of the dynamic trio that made up the backbone of Rocky Top 2007! This might remind some of you of the great people on staff and the fun times had during last season... and act as motivator for those of you that did not make it out to volunteer last year. do you want to miss the fun times this fall? i think not :)













Monday, January 7, 2008

Rocky Top 2008 Schedule

Oops. Just updated the Rocky Top 2008 Schedule to match the REAL dates. I apparently had an old version of the schedule when I created the blog.... but never fear it is correct now :)